Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team The Growth Organization at Workday is a dedicated, high-impact team designed to accelerate the company’s success in crucial, must-win market segments, including Medium Enterprise, International, and Planning. We operate as a strategic engine, aligning product strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational rigor to drive performance where it is needed most. Our team works across the company to accelerate sales pipelines and deliver outsized value to customers. We combine the agility of a startup with the scale of Workday, ensuring that our most ambitious growth objectives are translated into measurable reality. About the Role The Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives acts as a critical connective tissue for the Growth Organization. Reporting into the Chief of Staff for Growth, you will be responsible for turning high-level strategy into operational reality. This is a role for a master orchestrator—someone who can manage complex cross-functional workstreams, drive accountability across diverse teams, and provide the analytical backbone for executive decision-making. You will lead the execution of key programs that ensure our international and mid-market expansion efforts stay on track and deliver high-impact business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day execution of strategic programs that span multiple departments, ensuring they directly move the needle on Growth OKRs and organizational effectiveness. Take ownership of high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives that fall outside traditional departmental boundaries, providing the structure and project management needed to see them through to completion. Proactively surface opportunities for teams to work more effectively together, streamlining hand-offs and shared workflows across the pillar. Establish and maintain goals and performance tracking for strategic initiatives, ensuring progress is measurable and transparent. Monitor initiative health to identify risks early; prepare the data and framework to help leadership to ensure resources are allocated to the highest-impact areas. Partner closely with the Chief of Staff to translate the Growth organization’s vision into a consistent story that resonates across all levels Ensure that the Growth Org’s mission and strategic priorities are clearly understood and consistently represented in all cross-functional engagements. Manage the end-to-end communication calendar for the Growth Pillar, ensuring a steady drumbeat of information that keeps teams informed and engaged About You Basic Qualifications 5–7+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, management consulting, or program management within an enterprise SaaS environment. 3-5 years experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and driving them to successful completion. Other Qualifications Ability to take a complex, ambiguous business problem and break it down into a logical, executable project plan. A strong bias for action and a proven ability to hold teams accountable for deliverables in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for senior leadership. Comfortable navigating various data sources to pull insights, track OKRs, and inform strategic recommendations. Familiarity with change management principles to help teams adopt new processes and operational models effectively. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $135,900 USD - $203,900 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $114,800 USD - $203,900 USD Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $120,800 - $181,200 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 02/17/2026 Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). 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